A Cardiac Catheterization is a procedure to examine your heart. The arteries that carry oxygen to the heart are examined and blocked arteries can be identified. Arteries are strong blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the body. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and the blood it carries is rich with oxygen. PostCare™ … Read More

When the surgeon removes a portion of a blood vessel from the patient’s leg or chest, most probably the left internal mammary artery and the saphenous vein to bypass the old, diseased coronary artery and to build a new pathway for blood to reach the heart muscle. These transplanted vessels are called grafts and depending on your condition, your doctor may … Read More

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is an aneurysm a bulge or swelling in a blood vessel. Your doctor has determined that a portion of the aorta passing through your abdomen – the area between your legs and your chest – has developed a blood clot. In most cases these clots are caused by fatty deposits that build up inside the … Read More

Your doctor has recommended a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft procedure, also called CABG. This video will review information about the on pump CABG procedure. During a CABG procedure, new paths called bypasses, are created to carry blood around the blockages. Healthier blood vessels from other sites in the body are used to create each bypass. PostCare™ Discharge Tasks

What is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery? Your heart is located in the center of your chest. It is surrounded by your rib cage and protected by your breastbone. Your heart’s job is to keep blood continually circulating throughout your body. Sometimes, these blood vessels can narrow or become blocked by deposits of fat, cholesterol and other substances collectively … Read More

What is a Permanent Pacemaker Implant? The heart is located in the center of the chest, enclosed by the breastbone and rib cage. By contracting in a rhythmic way, it causes the blood in your body to circulate. A normally functioning heart beats at a rate of between 60 and 100 contractions per minute. These contractions are triggered by a … Read More